Overview PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm.
With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,800+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.
PM Group is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to spearhead our Data Centre (DC) business across EMEA and looking for a Director of Cost Managerment to join the team.
This role reports directly to the Director of Datacentre PMC this is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow a new division at the forefront of mission-critical infrastructure, delivering for the best DC clients in Europe.
Strengthen and lead the Cost Management function for PM Group's Datacentre projects, ensuring robust cost control, cost certainty, transparency, and value delivery for clients through advanced Cost Management /Quantity Surveying practices including risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
The role can be based out of any of the PM Group offices in Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Poland or the Netherlands.
Responsibilities Cost Management Leadership for DC Projects: Drive the continuous improvement and strengthening of the Cost Management function across all PM Group Datacentre projects.
Act as the lead Quantity Surveyor, overseeing the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs), detailed cost estimates, and tender documentation for client projects.
Develop, implement, and maintain rigorous cost management systems tailored to client and project requirements.
Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track project performance, analyse variances, and report on progress against cost and schedule baselines.
Deliver accurate cost reports, cash flows, and final accounts, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project objectives.
Advise clients on cost risks, value engineering opportunities, procurement strategies, and dispute resolution.
Build and maintain strong relationships with client teams, acting as a trusted advisor on all cost-related matters.
Develop database of project costs to support benchmarking and estimating QS Team Development